2010 North Carolina elections

Elections were held in North Carolina on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Primary elections took place on May 4, 2010.

Federal edit

United States Senate edit

Incumbent Republican Richard Burr won re-election against a crowded field.

United States House edit

All 13 seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. All thirteen incumbents sought re-election.

State edit

Statewide offices in North Carolina, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, and Auditor, were not up for election in 2010.

State Senate edit

All 50 seats in the North Carolina Senate were up for election in 2010.

State House of Representatives edit

All 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives were up for election in 2010.

Judicial positions edit

At least one North Carolina Supreme Court seat and four North Carolina Court of Appeals seats were up for election in 2010. Vacancies on either court that occurred before the election may increased the number of seats on the ballot.

Ballot measures edit

At least one statewide ballot measure was on the November 2 ballot:

  • Prohibit convicted felons from running for sheriff in the state[citation needed]

Local edit

Many elections for county offices were also held on November 2, 2010.

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